Police used force to disperse the crowd around parliament in Sofia

President Zhelev calls for early elections, blames BSP for crisis

Opposition appeals for calm, continuation of protest

BSP shows little inclination to accept early elections

Russia expresses concern

For more information:

Violent clashes in the National Assembly (also available as a mirror copy) by Kamen Lilov from Sofia. from BulPoli
Police battle anti-government protesters in Bulgaria by The Associated Press from USA Today
Bulgarian Socialists Cling to Power by Reuters from Infoseek News Center
Police break ranks of Bulgarian protesters at Parliament building by Reuters from Nando Times
Bulgarian talks break down as police clash with protesters from CNN Interactive